Clinical Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3 - Ward 2B
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3)- Ward 2B (34.5 hours a week)
The Trust provides acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Gloucestershire Hospitals is the major provider of secondary care services in the area.
Ward 2B is very proud of the service we provide. We specialise in Head and Neck care along with Maxo facial surgery We aim to maintain high quality care by continuing to employ motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants who will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of care to acutely ill patients and their families.
Working on 2B is interesting, challenging and rewarding where there is always an opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care
Main duties of the job
As a HCA working within a ward setting, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;- To participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care
- Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level e.g. patient observations and patient personal hygiene
- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
- To assist patients with hygiene and nutritional needs as directed by a registered nurse or dietitian
- To undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered Nurse
- To help and support team with aiding to rehabilitate patients with the activities of daily living
- To report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge
- Assist registered nurse to prepare patients for transfer or discharge home including correct documentation of property
- Assist caring for dying patients and their relatives with the supervision of the registered nurse and assist with last office
Working for our organisation
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. As a new member of the team you will be offered 2 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, a HCA competency program and clinical mentorship with both trained and non-trained team members.
All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact; Kimberley Legge Band 7 Ward Manager for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Planning and Organisational Skills- To contribute to maintaining a suitable environment to meet the needs of the patients
- To undertake housekeeping activities such as: bed making, disposal of linen, cleaning, tidying and re-stocking equipment, in accordance with Infection control policy
- To maintain continuity of supplies by being aware of products commonly used by doctors and nurses in patient treatments, assist in units stock control system
- To undertake processing, setting up and checking of unit equipment, (following training and assessment,) as directed by the Registered nurse
- Re-equipping, cleaning and re-stocking of bed areas post discharge of patients
- To collect, clean and test equipment as instructed. To keep equipment storage areas safe and in good order and report any damage to the nurse in charge
- Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters
- Report personal sickness to the Nurse in Charge
- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required
- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice
- Ensure a smart, professional image that adheres to Trust policy
- Undertake all mandatory training
- Ensure the Trusts infection control policy is adhered too
- Will be required to utilise recognised manual handling techniques and guidelines
- May be expected to frequently manoeuvre patients/objects over 15 kg using appropriate aids
- Will have frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions and will be required to follow policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control, infestations and COSHH regulations
- Frequent exposure to distressing and emotionally demanding situations involving patients and relatives
- Some exposure to patients displaying verbal and physical abuse
- Ability to work where the work pattern may be unpredictable with quick changing workload and patient dependency e.g. prioritising patient demands
- There is the on-going requirement to deliver fundamentals of care whilst working under pressure in an ever-changing and challenging environment
- May be expected to work in confined spaces
Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities of this vacancy
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Care Certificate
- Basic Life Support
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous care experience
- Healthcare Assistant in an acute NHS setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential criteria- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
- Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care
- Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Qualities
Essential criteria- Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment
- Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations
- Team focused
- Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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